W.A.T.T.

World Association of Technology Teachers

On behalf of The World Association of Technology Teachers
V.Ryan 2000 - 2009
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THE CNC MACHINE AND COORDINATES
V.Ryan 2009 World Association of Technology Teachers
X, Y, Z
X
Y
A
22
12
( , , ) 22 12 33
COORDINATES SHOWN
Z
33
1. Below are a number of points indicated on a plastic block. The block is to be machined on a CNC machine.
The points need converting to coordinates, a process normally carried out automatically by the computer
software.
Using the X, Y and Z axis, work out the coordinates. Draw the guidelines for X, Y and Z and write the answer
for each question. The first question has been completed for you, as a sample answer.
1.
ANSWER:
X, Y, Z
X
Y
B
( , , )
COORDINATES SHOWN
Z
2.
ANSWER:
THE CNC MACHINE AND COORDINATES
X, Y, Z
X
Y
C
( , , )
COORDINATES SHOWN
Z
3.
ANSWER:
X, Y, Z
X
Y
D
( , , )
COORDINATES SHOWN
Z
4.
ANSWER:
X, Y, Z
X
Y
E
( , , )
COORDINATES SHOWN
Z
5.
ANSWER:
X, Y, Z
X
Y
F
( , , )
COORDINATES SHOWN
Z
6.
ANSWER: